Béchamel sauce vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between béchamel sauce and wheat gluten?
- Béchamel sauce is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B5, yet wheat gluten is higher in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and copper.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% more.
- The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
We used Sauce, homemade, white, thin and Vital wheat gluten types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2376.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1103% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +263.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +883.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1893.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1611.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 3.77g | 75.16g | 143% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 39.7µg | 66% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 5.2mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 260mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.013mg | 0.182mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 29mg | 13% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 370kcal | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.152g | 0.272g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.73g | 1.85g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.67g | 0.156g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 49IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.586g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 142mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.261mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.4g | 13.79g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.3g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)